Engineering Technical Advisor at Haley Guiliano LLP

Oakland University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 103,500 - 126,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus eligibility

Firm-funded law school program

Job summary

A full-service IP law firm is seeking Technical Advisors in San Jose to work closely with attorneys on patent-related projects. This apprenticeship-style role aims to build a foundation for a career in intellectual property law, providing opportunities for proactive candidates with strong analytical and communication skills. Starting salary is $115,000 with bonus eligibility, along with a firm-funded part-time law school program.

Qualifications

• Eligible to become a registered patent agent before the USPTO.
• Strong academic record and background in telecommunications, semiconductors, or circuit design a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet with inventors to discuss and protect innovations.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Assist clients in asserting and defending IP rights.
• Conduct competitive landscape analyses.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Project ownership

Education

Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or applied physics

Job description

Overview

Haley Guiliano LLP (HG) is a full-service IP law firm with offices in New York, San Jose, and London. We specialize in building patent portfolios and leveraging IP that drive our clients’ businesses. Our clients span diverse engineering and life sciences sectors and rely on HG’s technical expertise to support their success. We are seeking talented engineers to join our New York or San Jose offices as Technical Advisors. In this apprenticeship-style role, you will work closely with senior attorneys and patent agents to provide clients with world-class IP services while building a foundation for a career in intellectual property law. No prior legal training is required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with inventors to discuss and protect innovations.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Assist clients in asserting and defending IP rights.
• Conduct competitive landscape analyses.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or applied physics, or equivalent industry experience.
• Background in telecommunications, semiconductors, or circuit design a plus.
• Eligible to become a registered patent agent before the USPTO.
• Strong academic record, analytical ability, and communication skills.
• Proactive, with a drive to own projects through completion.
• Starting base salary: $115,000 + year-end bonus eligibility.
• Eligibility for firm-funded, part-time law school program.

Application Process

Submit your application materials to [e-mail].